US President Joe Biden called the tornadoes and hurricanes that hit a number of states the largest in history. The politician also emphasized that he is ready to approve the declaration of an emergency situation in several regions upon request from the governors.
“This is probably the largest tornado in our history. I spoke on the phone today with the governors of the affected states – Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee. People have lost their homes, businesses, this is a tragedy. We still do not know the exact number of victims, ”the US President emphasized.
According to him, he instructed to deploy emergency and rescue services in the affected territories, to establish water supply and the supply of necessary goods.
“FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency – Ed.) Works in each state, assessing the damage and the need for support where it is needed,” – said Biden.
Earlier that day, Joe Biden announced an emergency situation in Kentucky, where about 70 people were killed due to bad weather. It will mobilize the federal emergency response system for the state, he said.
Also on December 11, it was reported that at least two people died after a hurricane hit a nursing home in the American city of Monette (Arkansas). According to media reports, five people were able to get out of the dilapidated building. There is no data on their condition yet. At the same time, another 20 may be under the rubble.
Source: IZ
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